Our old friends from Issaquah, Washington came to play our new team (Westlake) in Texas.   Issaquah came out ahead, winning 7-4 and they were true gentlemen, displaying the highest level of sportsmanship.  Knowing Coach Brandon Fortier’s reputation, we expected nothing less.

Issaquah went on to the Washington D1 state tournament and eventually lost to Bellevue.

Westlake hosted a potluck dinner for Issaquah after the game and all of the guys got to eat together. We thought this was a brilliant way to end the evening!

Tips for hosting a team from out of state:

• Consider helping them out with a meal. It’s hard to coordinate meals for that many hungry boys on the road
• Give great directions to the coaches and parents traveling with the team, especially if you know your stadium or field is hard to find
• Do whatever you can to make the kids comfortable while they’re on the road